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[@MidValleyMercenaries]

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[@user-hh1fx9nq1j]

What about a shot gun and shells

[@cashotpb]

lol! Don’t kid the newbies. You get into duck hunting and you’ll never have a dollar for anything else.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

🤫😈

[@mrichardsonmobile]

A follow-up video to this would be great. Most of these items are now unavailable or 3-4x the price now.

[@andreslucero4976]

$95 for a 12 pack of decoys now, the economy has gone to shit in the last 3 years, even generic turkey decoys have doubled in price.

[@mattlewandowski73]

If you are on this tight of a budget, and do not have a gun, look for a Remington 870 express combo. It is a 12g pump shotgun that is chambered for 3" shells and the combo comes with a rifled barrel that is good for your deer hunting either with the iron sights on it, or with a sight rail mounted to the gun. It also has a "field barrel" which is a 26" or 28" barrel with interchangeable chokes using the standard remchoke threading. Down the road when you can afford a better rifle for your deer hunting, and you can afford a better shotgun for your duck hunting, put a red dot sight on it with the field barrel and a turkey choke then wrap the thing in strips of camo blind burlap and you will have an EXCELLENT dedicated turkey gun. That one gun will be suitable for Deer, Duck, Goose, Turkey, Quail, Dove, Pheasant, Squirrel, Rabbit, and protecting the home. I have had mine for close to 20 years now, but I believe they can still be found for around $500. My only complaint is the stock is low quality wood (to keep the price down as compared to other Remington 870 models), but if you keep it well oiled with boiled linseed oil, it will last a lifetime. Alternately, amazon has synthetic stocks for it for under $60 and picatinny sight rail for under $70 (I have a slightly more expensive stock set giving me a pistol grip as I now use my 870 primarily as a dedicated turkey gun with a red dot and a burlap gillie wrap).

[@kevinbarton1144]

Great video Titus! Your channel is one of my favorites I bet it really blows up in the next couple years and Rocky is probably the best retriever on you tube you should be very proud of your dog! Thanks for all the great videos can’t wait for next duck season!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks man! Appreciate that. I’m very proud of Rocky. Can’t imagine what he’s gonna do next season.

[@Huechang7777]

A good way to save money is plan for next year hunt by looking for use gear on craigslist or even at yard sale during the off season. For some of us we can't afford buying ammo by the bulk so what I tend to do is every time I go to the store I'll try to buy 1 or 2 boxes so when the season starts I would have about 200 rounds ready.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Exactly. People get caught up in if they can’t get it all at once they can’t get it

[@eduffy4937]

People CAN afford to buy ammo by the case. Just gotta not buy cigs, dip, junkfood and fast food every day on the way to and from work. Most ppl can easily save 300/month by eliminating purchases of poisonous garbage.

[@Tractors_Trucks_And_Pups]

Thanks for the video! Definatly helped me. I mainly need decoys to get started and a call. I got a steal on waiders last summer. There was a big tent sale and there was some super nice frogtoggs for $200 new, on sale for $150 I think and just so happened that there were like half of of the already marked down price, and so I got a $200 pair of waiders for under $70! Like I said I mainly need decoys and going to get the triple threat duck commander call. I'm probably going to wait till sometime this spring and wait for the Cabela's decoys to go on sail (already has weights and cords, and I think a dozen floaters) for I believe about $90 normal Price, and we'll I can't use them until fall so as mine as well wait till I can get a good deal

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Glad to hear!

[@montanasnowspartan8248]

awesome timing! I was just starting to look at some gear and didn't know what to do. this year will be my first duck hunt

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Sweet man! You should be able to get in the ducks good up there

[@r.hernzz]

Awesome video sir. Thank you very much

[@jimmyh4239]

You missed a few items on this video. Shotgun, Shells, Sling and Wader Jacket. If your not in CA., your gonna need cold weather gear. You also need to add Head Gear, Gloves and Decoy Gloves. It gets cold and ice covers everything in most places in the Mississippi River Flyway. So add another $2000 to that $200....lol

[@dillonburns362]

Liked and subbed. Most items prices have increased but to be fair, I also added a hand warmer pouch which increased the price but it was well worth the $40 to keep my fingers from freezing.

[@willblair8922]

15 and work for my dads company. Made a bunch of money this summer. Trying to save up but I love duck hunting. I’ve taught myself to fish hunt and a lot of other things. But I still love my dad. He just works to much

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Will Blair sorry about that bud. Stick in there. I’ve seen a lot of dads get into duck hunting because the kids like it. Good luck this season

[@willblair8922]

Mid Valley Mercenaries thank you. Gettin ready to buy myself a mud buddy to

[@jakeowen3154]

Where did you get your lanyard

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Quack lanyards

[@skunny2797]

I bought some decoys at a yard sale for cheap over the summer because I wanted to give waterfowl a try. Now I've spent way too much money (still spending too) and I'm more excited to shoot birds than deer.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Good luck!

[@skunny2797]

Mid Valley Mercenaries thanks!

[@Ohe11itsODell]

Lmao did you just tell kids to go stand on a street corner!? Great video’ I still use flambeau deeks and killem.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ha. Hey you gotta do what you gotta do right

[@TyinAlaska]

Current cost for everything on this list is $280.63 + tax in your area.

[@Hayden_g03]

55k view ... 11k sub’s . Cmon folks

[@geordie3329]

Are we supposed to throw rocks at the ducks?

[@cameronhead4086]

It’s worrying dumping a bunch of money

[@ce102690]

4 Min of Promoting His Clothing 4:00 The Amazon Shopping Beggins..... Your Welcome KZbin

[@gagehancock803]

plus 500$ for a shotgun and 30 for every box of shells and 300$ for a coat and gloves

[@dylanwaltz9995]

Lol tryed the homeless man act lol didn't work lol jk great video man good tips

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Haha! Thanks man

[@briansage2264]

do your selves a favor and save your money buy quality gear waste your money in the long run buying Mediocre gear

[@carolinatide5884]

Do a challenge and go hunting with this gear on public land!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Carolina Tide That’s actually a really good idea! Gonna do that next season and than maybe give it away 🤔

[@tgood1985]

Mid Valley Mercenaries great idea!

[@andreww402]

Mid Valley Mercenaries Hey don’t forget about this!!

[@jacksonseale7191]

Mid Valley Mercenaries seriously don’t forget about this. This would be really neat

[@senorfamous1221]

Just a reminder to not forget to make this video!!

[@ethandych6022]

you left out one key part, a shotgun😂

[@Valscorn01]

mossberg mavericks are under $200 sometimes.

[@parkerkarelrg5136]

Mossberg or Remington would be the best choices also he should add 10$ for duck ammo.

[@samschetter3847]

Remington 870

[@nova_ryze_____5282]

Lol

[@andrewn.5117]

That’s the first thing I thought lol

[@ericc8790]

3:30… “but before we get started”… yep, that’s a down vote for me. Ridiculous

[@syedmuhammadiqbalshah8168]

Guys play it at 1.25x and your life will be much better

[@justinwommack9850]

Will you show how to find public waters to hunt please

[@patternpaper4940]

Go to your state’s game and fish commission website and they should have areas listed. They probably have maps on there too. If not you can probably use google earth.

[@Thomas-vd9iw]

Use Google maps and look under standard mode and find green blocks of land. Alot of these will be public land. Switch into satellite view and look for ducks flying by.... lol no look for water and swamps that look accessable. The most important part is now you have to go to these places and scout them and find what you think is the best spot and the second or third best spots. Then hunt them!!

[@CE-vd2px]

Im in california and i can apply for hunts for a dollar but there are like 15 applications per hunting location( Colusa and Grizzly Island for example). How many should I apply for in regards to probability? Id like to hunt once a week so if I send in 10 apps for 10 saturdays then will I only get selected for like 3 out of the 10 saturdays? How does this work?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Fish and game will give you drawing odds for each refuge. Most are 1 in 10 odds

[@zb5715]

Love the enthusiasm from a guy that’s well established in the sport. Definitely helped me a lot as a first timer at 36 years old. Thanks for the content guys, can’t get enough of it!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Appreciate the feedback

[@ian5780]

I'm 25 and did not grow up hunting. How's your endeavor going?

[@zb5715]

@@ian5780 hardest part has been time.. having a family hasn’t allowed me the time I wish I had if I were single or didn’t have kids like I did at 25 haha. Take advantage of it now if that’s your situation. Other than that it’s been awesome, one of the best learning experiences I’ve had in my life!

[@ian5780]

@@zb5715 yea I'm single with no kids.

[@silveradoman3632]

Forgot our the most important a things. Shotgun and shells lol

[@kamatic8961]

I mean that’s a given my guy I mean it’s pretty clear you need a shotgun and shells to hunt I think this video was just simply a insight on the “extra” gear you need!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yup

[@SomewhereInWisconsin]

Good stuff! And after you spend $200 to get started, spend a few thousand more to get addicted! :)

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Somewhere In Wisconsin haha. You know this is all it takes to get addicted!

[@SomewhereInWisconsin]

@@MidValleyMercenaries maybe I worded that wrong. A few thousand more after addiction.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Haha no. You’re the teacher

[@cmbmomof6]

I bought the Buck Gardener Double Nasty duck call and the Primos Original Wench for my first two duck calls to learn how to call ducks. They are both great calls. Thanks for the video, just what I needed as a new duck hunter!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Great calls! Thanks for the feedback!

[@Garage_doctor]

I started hunting last season with exactly everything you recommend in this video. But this year went down rabbit hole of buying blinds, decoys, kayaks and so on, so now it’s an arm and the leg but I regret nothing 😂

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Lol. Happens to the best of us

[@Garage_doctor]

@@Sam.Binkss yes sir, shot few snows, canadas and some ducks, mostly got knowledge and most important got my leads right. This year already at 50+ birds all public land

[@firstname4140]

2yrs later and the price has doubled for this gear

[@FowlAssassinsOutdoors]

Awesome video! This is super helpful! Wish I would have had this video to watch about 3 years ago. Haha.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks! Ya me too. Hopefully it can help some new guys out

[@MattTZew]

If you get the waders too small your feet will freeze. Especially if you put two pair of socks on

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

MattTZew very true. Case by case

[@chbyrd27]

Very true. Need space to let them breath. Doubling up on socks will have the same effect, especially when you’re hunting those below freezing days

[@ryanrhoten1814]

Dude! I wish I'd have had this video 2 yrs ago! Awesome content man.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ryan Rhoten Thanks 🤙🏼

[@toadsage]

I bought all this stuff, took it out on a hunting trip, then when I saw the ducks in the air, I realized I forgot to buy a gun

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Shucks

[@cfoutdoors243]

Great tips for getting into duck hunting cheap. Once you're hooked there's always something new you want. I've given some of my old decoys to kids wanting to get into duck hunting. Great vid as always and like the look of the merch.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yep it’s a dark hole into gear. Thanks man

[@midwesthunterangler7592]

It’s a heck of a long shot and I’m lucky I came out on top but u can always try at your favorite hunting organization banquets. I’ve won two shotguns at pheasants forever and I know people have won some at DU, delta waterfowl, national turkey wild turkey federation and etc etc... It’s a long shot but u can get some good gear. Plus it all goes to a good cause.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Definitely. Actually your odds are pretty good at some of those banquets depending how many people show up

[@tgood1985]

Wish I would’ve had this 2 years ago, I spend $200 a season in ressi applications. Great video Titus!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Haha. Right! Thanks man

[@MarleyMcDonald-p3n]

Great stuff! Just moved to Lake Havasu City AZ, hunting opportunity's are slim but I found out about Lake Havasu Wildlife Refuge and there are a bunch of ducks over there. If you guys ever want to do a Ducks In The Desert video let me know I'd love to show you what I've found.

[@calebmarmolejo3701]

Thanks so much for this video! I am ordering this exact cart for my first hunt

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome man! Welcome to the Waterfowl world

[@wyattlind363]

To hunt the ducks are you going to lasso them with paracord

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Slingshot

[@ceniolowe759]

what ever you do spend the extra and DO NOT BUY FLAMBEAU DECOYS, they will be chipped to all hell after the first hunt.. you'll wish you never got them and wont be able to get rid of them either..

[@potatopeeler2919]

Video starts at 4:12

[@ThePropertyy]

The real mvp of this vid

[@patternpaper4940]

I’ve got 18 decoys that cost me roughly $75. My waders cost about $70. I hunt with a Mossberg maverick 88 which is $190. My favorite shells are federal blue box which are $14. My call is the duck commander duck picker which was $25. Total of $374 gun and ammo included. Expensive gear doesn’t improve performance. There’s no substitute for shooting skill.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Nailed it

[@chandlercook9522]

Pattern Paper u wanna send the links to this stuff 😂

[@Pontiuspilate666]

A good shotgun makes a difference. My stoeger was so picky with ammo. I switched over to Beretta.

[@ceniolowe759]

Using that cord to tie you're decoys with is gonna end up in a tangled mess in your decoy bag and a lot of frustration.. Just get the Lifetime Decoy rigs right off the bat.. Never use paracord BS...

[@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

If you get cheap decoys, make sure to put 4-5 thin coats of matte clear spray paint. That will help paint chipping

[@HunterJohnson-qg2mz]

After license and shotgun your 500-1000$ invested

[@blainetrain6575]

Never duck hunted was raised with the belief duck hunting is a rich man sport now i dont have an excuse lol cost less than my bow sight.

[@jacksonlanier4180]

What about blinds?

[@augustus.weaver]

Duck hunting is the biggest money pit in my whole life

[@samhansen9715]

4 minutes of nonsense in the beginning, just get to the point man holy cow😂

[@pedaltraffic2239]

Here I am just dropping 3k for new gear for me and my son. But we are going to have fun.

[@eduffy4937]

Getting "into" duck hunting cheap.... New etjos cordoba 28ga 2doz avian x mallards 6pk avian x honker floaters 2doz avian x blwuewing teal deeks 1doz avian x greenwings 3cases boss ammo Pile of cables, crimps, weights, clips Rig em right blind bag, refuge runner bag Mojos Choke tubes Calls Waders Sitka.........this one is the worst.....lol Its fun and "cheap".lol

[@feartheoldblood]

How much?

[@grindinitout1761]

That’s a good tip about tying to the fronts and backs of your decoys. Never woulda thought of that. Good video!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks Adam 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@OutdoorsHunter]

Ok so you got all that now how are supposed to shoot the bird? You didn’t buy a gun or ammunition.

[@OzarkGeneralist]

You can’t even get a shotgun for 200 dollars

[@sandmanyaggy822]

The problem where I'm from isn't getting the gear, it finding a spot to hunt

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Kyle Yago I cant help with that one bro 😢

[@chandlerroberson9240]

Sounds like a south georgia problem

[@Huechang7777]

Move to California and you will have plenty of hunting spots.

[@markwillard4133]

@@Huechang7777 with 50 % higher taxes on real estate and any thing else you want to do.

[@longlivecowgrl]

How do I size myself for waders as a young women, I tried looking at google, but I don't understand the size chart. Can you help! Thanks:)

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Take a look at these waders. They are made specifically for women. www.cabelas.com/shop/en/she-outdoor-supermag-hunting-waders-for-ladies?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CFootwear%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CTopPerf%7CNMT&&&gclid=CjwKCAjwgsqoBhBNEiwAwe5w023KIgAHlx23TF34gP9pzHX2Tu0bopOxF91uiS9FpaPb7ZJY0QJUEBoCblAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@richardfairweather1369]

Prices surely aren’t that anymore. Decoys now are over $110

[@potsmoker5000]

Almost everything on this list has doubled or tripled in price.

[@pacificoutdoorsman2456]

That sweater looks really comfortable 👌🏽🤙🏽

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

It’s super plush

[@tristenross3322]

PLEASE do a video about scouting ducks in a helicopter

[@user-hh1fx9nq1j]

want happens if your hunting on a river they dont swim down streem

[@gfeast4518]

Yeah I need waders and a shotgun and don’t have the money

[@luistorresdiaz1274]

nice video brother, thanks , I'll follow your advice

[@eduffy4937]

Brought out my new ethos cordoba 28 this weekend and crushed a mixed bag limit of woodies, ringbills, and mallards, both mornings. Felt great after a 15year break from waterfowling. All 4 of my sons are of age to start going with me so now my wallet gets the pleasure of buying 4 more shotguns and camo that fits them for one season.....lol

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome! Welcome back and good luck with all the purchases lol

[@quacklanyards9954]

Thanks for the shoutout Titus. 🇺🇸

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya dude! 🤘🏼

[@MaryJaneChallen]

Remeber when it really was this cheap 😔

[@darrellking2651]

I think $3,000 will get you duck hunting

[@AnsonBC]

Instructions unclear, spent 50k on a boat and loads of duck hunting stuff

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

You must’ve not read the fine print

[@3dtaco290]

Pawn shop is a good place to get a cheap shotgun

[@Mr_Mosley_yt]

Go stand on the street corner😂😂😂😂

[@Bubba15t]

I forgot what he looked like without a beard

[@zackslick2505]

Great video, I’ve spent so much money since I started waterfowl hunting(3rd season this year) definitely wish I had a video like this back then 😅

[@jackhamman7620]

That's just the subtotal

[@rimrock53]

Shotgun? Non-toxic shot shells?

[@gregbutterfield3739]

For an extra $5 I like the Avery essentials decoys a lot better than the storms.

[@tedhalko4266]

I dont have either one. Could I ask why the every ones are better?

[@daved2783]

Inflation has this about 325

[@mattbugg4568]

Well a dozen duck decoys is 80bucks, a buck gardener double nasty poly duck call is 20, and then a cheap shotgun at a pawn shop is about 200. A box of shells is 15 dollars at walmart, and a pair of waders get fly fishing waders and put a ghilly suit over them 150 bucks for both, 460 for everything and you have quality stuff you can use for several years and build on. Use your old tennis shoes cause you will definitely loose some shoes in the mud till you get boot foot waders.

[@logantheriot-ce8rl]

Love the video helped alot

[@Thomas-xp9oz]

So is the remaining $2.12 enough for a dog and a shotgun then?

[@CE-vd2px]

Im in california and i can apply for hunts for a dollar but there are like 15 applications per hunting location( Colusa and Grizzly Island for example). How many should I apply for in regards to probability? Id like to hunt once a week so if I send in 10 apps for 10 saturdays then will I only get selected for like 3 out of the 10 saturdays? How does this work?

[@ladduncan]

Prices way higher now! Waders around $169, decoys 6-pack is $37… by the time you finish up to around $260. Still not bad though. I should probably wait until after season in spring.

[@sean5692tb]

Lmao half of this video is you asking for someone to buy your products (asking for someones money), then you say people have to do what you did and work hard for your money. There is a solid 2 minutes of good info in this whole video.

[@Capy_slay123]

What about a gun😂

[@camdenh4780]

The decoys are 60$

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Great summary Titus! Now with all the money they've saved they can buy more merch haha.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

High Prairie Sportsmen Thanks! Haha 🤫

[@kathryngreen161]

You are great!!!

[@munkz964]

What about the gun

[@jerryyang3516]

Stand on a corner?

[@matthewewing3496]

Titus I hope the person that watches this video doesn’t go out in the marsh without a gun

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

😂🥴

[@Eric-gu4mf]

way to teach people just enough to get hooked.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

😈

[@cannypedant8877]

Great video. If you look around you can pick up a Maverick 88 all purpose (28'' barrel) for under $200.

[@JuanHernandez-sj9cy]

Great content man!! I just went duck hunting for the 1st time in Stuttgart AR, love it and would like to start getting into waterfowl. This video is great!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome!

[@JuanHernandez-sj9cy]

@@MidValleyMercenaries been watching your videos and all of them are great. Keep up the good work. 👍🏽 you Just earned another subscriber! 😁

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@Toga_Noga]

My Hodgman waders are actually better then my Red heads & Banded. Which was a shocker to me.

[@js9014]

Where do i find waders for fat guys?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Banded or Rogers Sporting goods

[@rodyyoung855]

The ducks you listed are now a 100 bucks or more

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya amazon fluctuates their prices a lot unfortunately

[@therealdanimal417]

I just bought 12 mallard decoys at Cabela's unrigged for $45. Their painting is a little off but good enough to get ducks close